While I was opposed to this war and feel it has created many, many, problems, in looking at possible endings the one with the fewest problems has to be a victory over Saddam with the fewest possible casualties on both sides. This war must totally remove the Baath party and establish a democratic government. I do not see how even that will help the increased terrorist threat to the United States caused by this war or recover U.S. standing in the world but all other endings appear worse.
This was a dangerous, stupid, misguided war and tis best be done quickly now that it has started.
Pulling our troops out now won't happen and a negotiated settlement that leaves the Baath party in place could have more long term damage then a victory with low loss of life on both sides. With enough pressure, Bush might fullfill his promise to rebuild Iraq and establish democracy. A quick withdrawal from Iraq after the war might even go a long way to rebuilding the United States' reputation. We accomplished our mission and we left.
One thing I really fear is that most people in the United States still support Bush after his incompetent leadership.
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